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SV59 PJY

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,718 mi
Last recorded42,718 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 PJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,718 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 42,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both. (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,168 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 39,167 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,817 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,817 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,284 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 27,770 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 27,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,582 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,310 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 15,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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SV59 PJY is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV59 PJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV59 PJY registered?

SV59 PJY is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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